Safetybarrier workbeginsat M90junction

The first phase of a road safety project on the M90 at junction 10 Craigend near Perth was due to get underway last night (Monday).

The project will involve teams installing new safety barriers and carrying out upgrades to existing barriers in the verges, ensuring the integrity and safety of the trunk road network is maintained at this section of the M90.

The safety improvements will take place between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night with work expected to take up to three weeks to complete.

The northbound slip road connecting the M90 Broxden Roundabout to M90 Friarton Bridge will be closed each night throughout the project.

A signed diversion will be in place each night for motorists wishing to access the M90/ A90 Dundee and Aberdeen via junction nine Bridge of Earn.

All traffic management will be removed during the daytime, however, a 50mph speed limit will be in place for safety.

Further improvements are expected to begin early next year which will involve teams installing additional new safety barriers and upgrades to existing barriers in the verges around the area of junction 10 Craigend.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East representative, said: “Our teams will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and as safely as possible.

“The traffic management is essential for ensuring the safety of our teams and motorists, however, we’ve planned the closures to take place overnight to limit disruption to road users.”